In the know
- Our favourite rooms
- Spread over four floors, the Pelham's spacious rooms are individually decorated with contemporary-classic prints and antiques. High ceilings and big windows provide plenty of natural light; some have lovely views over London's rooftops. If you want a bigger bed, opt for the Luxury room category or above: Luxury room 2 is bright, quiet and overlooks Cromwell Place. Deluxe room 103 has an imposing gold-painted half tester bed with a smoked-mirror headboard, a walk-in wardrobe and unique dark granite bathroom with twin sinks, a walk-in shower and separate bathtub. The King Suite has floor-to-ceiling windows, with more traditional fabrics and an old-England feel. The Mews Suite offers private split-level accommodation, perfect for families, and has its own entrance on Cromwell Mews.
- Packing tips
- Bring your gym kit if you want to take advantage of the Pelham's 24-hour fitness room. If you've better things to do with your time.
Current offers
- Smith card offer
- A selected bottle of red or white wine on arrival
- Current special offer
The Pelham
London, United Kingdom[view map]
- Style
- Quirky-colourful townhouse
- Setting
- Well-heeled museum land
Perfectly placed for a holiday in London, with a great location off Cromwell Road, this boutique-hotel stay in Kensington looks set to be one of Mr & Mrs Smith' new favourites. The Pelham plays 21st-century Edwardian fashionista to its sister property the Gore's contemporary Victorian dandy, injecting renewed life into Kit Kemp's dashing original decor.
Need to know
- Rooms
- 52, including the King Suite and the Mews Suite.
- Rates
- £220–£290; Mews Suite, £500; King Suite, £610. Rates exclude VAT at 17.5 per cent. Breakfast: £14.70–£17.50.
- Check-out
- 11am, but flexible (subject to availability). Check-in, from 2pm.
- Facilities
- Library of books and DVDs, gym, WiFi throughout (£20 for 24 hours), valet parking, laundry. In rooms: minibar, flatscreen TV, DVD/CD player, preloaded iPod and dock, Frette bedlinen, Miller Harris toiletries.
- Hotel closed
- Never.
- Also
- No pets, but guide dogs are welcome.
Food & drink
- Hotel restaurant
- Bistro Fifteen dishes up a relaxed Modern British menu; it's on the lower ground floor, but definitely not dingy – light floods in through sash windows, while berry- and turquoise-toned textiles add a bright zing to the decorative scheme.
- Dress code
- Come as you are: but Burberry Prorsum and Temperley London will suit your surroundings nicely.
- Top table
- We like the cosy corner table by the bookshelves.
- Last orders
- Bistro 15 is open from 7am till 10.30pm; the bar pours its last champagne at 11pm.
- Room service
- 24 hours, with round-the-clock staples from breakfast to burgers, as well as sharing platters and afternoon tea. There's also a substantial vegan selection.
- Hotel bar
- The lounge area doubles up as an informal bar; and there's a 'help yourself' honesty offering of spirits, wines and champagne (as well as edible treats such as ice-cream and crisps) available in the library. The bistro's Bar Fifteen is also on hand.
Other facilities
- Children
- Happily accommodated: extra beds (£40) and cots (free) can be added to rooms; babysitting can be arranged with 24 hours' notice (from £60); the restaurant has children's menus and there's a selection of board games and colouring books to borrow.
Smith card offer
A selected bottle of red or white wine on arrival
If you're a member of Mr & Mrs Smith, you can get special privileges at every Smith hotel you book through us. Just show your Smith card at check-in to claim the offer featured on every hotel page (like the one above).
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Smith concierge
If you’d prefer to talk to someone, or you’re having trouble booking online, ring our travel team on 0845 034 0700 (+44 20 8987 4312 from outside the UK). We guarantee you’ll get the best available rates, and we don’t charge a booking fee.
The Pelham
15 Cromwell Place
South Kensington
London